B.M.E. Degree in Music/Instrumental Emphasis

Overview

76 hours, plus 6 hours counted in the core, professional education minor included

The B.M.E. Degree is for students pursuing a teaching career in music. The degree provides the student with the necessary coursework required for the standard teaching certificate as outlined by the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

An OC graduate with a BME with instrumental emphasis will demonstrate

Ability to hear and analyze rhythm, melody, harmony, and form.

Ability to sight-read music and perform with other musicians.

Understanding of compositional and aesthetic properties of style, and how the art of music is shaped by cultural forces.

Acquaintance with a wide selection of music literature beyond the student’s specialization through lectures, assignments, and concert attendance.

Ability to perform a cross-section of that repertory according to the student’s interest and departmental standards.

Ability to communicate clearly, critically, and creatively about music.

Student must complete a minimum of 126 hours including the major, core, and minor if required. Elective hours may be needed to reach 126 hours.